Packers vs Cardinals score, preseason game recap, box score, stats
Key Points:
- The Green Bay Packers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 42-38 in their Week 3 preseason finale at Lambeau Field, with third-string quarterback Kyle McCord leading the Packers by completing 22 of 35 passes for 226 yards and four touchdowns.
- Undrafted players like J. Michael Sturdivant and Will Sheppard shined for the Packers, with Sturdivant recording 6 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown, and Sheppard scoring on an 81-yard punt return touchdown.
- Despite being outgained by over 200 yards and dominated in time of possession, the Packers capitalized on turnovers and special teams, including two interceptions and a perfect kicking performance by rookie Trey Smack, who was 6-for-6 on kicks and did not miss any in the preseason.
- The game featured a family coaching matchup with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur facing his brother Mike LaFleur, head coach of the Cardinals, adding a unique storyline to the high-scoring and entertaining preseason contest.
- The Packers will finalize their 53-man roster by Sunday, with many backups and undrafted players using this game as a final audition to secure a spot or practice squad position ahead of the regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on September 13.